Diaphragm plication for eventration or paralysis: a review of the literature.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 20493999.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.03.021.
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Abstract
Although etiology and pathology of symptomatic diaphragm paralysis and eventration are distinct, their treatments are the same: to reduce dysfunctional caudal excursion of the diaphragm during inspiration by plication. Minimally invasive diaphragm plication techniques have emerged as equally effective and less morbid alternatives to open plication. This review focuses on the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diaphragmatic eventration or paralysis in adults.
Medical subject headings
- Hernia, Diaphragmatic
- Respiratory Paralysis